2026 Conference Thread

Deadline extended: OLC Innovate 2027 proposals are now due Tue Dec 8, 2026, 11:59pm ET (was Nov 10). Conference is virtual, Apr 20–22, 2027 (OLC + MERLOT). Acceptance notices Feb 3, 2027; presenters must register by Mar 9.

TLA fit: Track 2 (Emerging Tools and Digital Learning Technologies) lists learning analytics dashboards and adaptive learning platforms. "Digital Learning Leadership and Workforce Futures" is the other track worth a look for competency work. Workshops that offer a credential, badge, or certificate are encouraged.

Terms
- Registration required to present: yes, all accepted presenters must register and pay the published fees (virtual event)
- Presenter fee benefit: none stated
- Publication: not stated
- Other benefits: Best-in-Track awards (picked from attendee evaluations); presenters get a separate prize drawing
- Fees: not posted yet on the Present page (super early bird registration is open)

CFP / submit: https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/conferences/olc-innovate2027/present/
 
Speaker EOI open: AITD National Conference 2027 (Australian Institute of Training and Development), Hotel Realm, Canberra, Apr 28–30, 2027. EOIs close Wed Nov 25, 2026. Theme is "Impact in the New Learning Landscape" (human edge, tech advantage, strategic influence).

Workplace L&D crowd, practitioner-heavy. Formats include case studies, concurrent talks, workshops, panels, lightning talks, and research/evidence sessions. You don't need to be an AITD member. No sales pitches (vendors go through sponsorship). TLA fit: a skills/competency-based or xAPI analytics case study with real results would land under "tech advantage" or "strategic influence".

Terms
- Registration required to present: not stated (in person in Canberra; remote presenting not stated)
- Presenter fee benefit: complimentary registration for the day(s) you present; travel and accommodation are on you
- Publication: not stated
- Other benefits: not stated (the AITD Excellence Awards are a separate entry program)
- Fees: not posted on the EOI page (earlybird registration is open)

EOI info: https://www.aitd.com.au/aitd-conference-2027-speaker-eoi-info
Submit: https://www.aitdconference.com.au/speakatAITD2027
 
Quick add — 1EdTech Learning Impact Awards 2027 nominations weren't on this thread yet. Due Mon Nov 23, 2026, 11:59pm ET. Winners announced Wed Feb 10, 2027 at Learning Impact + Digital Credentials Summit in San Antonio (already on the thread). Strongest near-term 1EdTech recognition channel for competency / credentials / interoperability implementations — providers or institutions can nominate; one project per org; joint projects encouraged.

Categories: Advancing Teaching & Learning Innovation; Advancing Learning Environment Infrastructure; Advancing Educational Insight, Attainment & Planning (plus "other" for new trends). Maturity bands: Research / New / Established. Finalists do a short video + live virtual pitch (week of Jan 18); peer voting Jan 11–25.

Terms
- Registration required to present: finalists must take part in a live virtual presentation/demo (week of Jan 18) with institutional or corporate learning reps from the nominated implementation. Awards ceremony is in person Feb 10 at Learning Impact 2027; whether winners must attend: not stated
- Presenter fee benefit: one representative from each finalist project is eligible for a 25% discount on the applicable Learning Impact conference registration fee
- Publication: not a paper venue. Finalist video pitches are posted on the 1EdTech site as exemplary practice; winners get a global press release
- Other benefits: recognition at Learning Impact and in 1EdTech communications
- Fees: nomination fee not stated; conference registration amounts not posted on the awards pages

Awards page: https://www.1edtech.org/li/awards
Program details / eligibility: https://www.1edtech.org/li/learning-impact-awards-program-details
Submit: http://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/77fd9a1c-2f98-41ca-a11a-dca0fc21a5b4
 
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